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Biography
Liz is an Associate Professor in the WSU Paramedicine program and a fellow of the Australasian College of Paramedicine. She is passionate about innovations and excellence in health sciences teaching and learning. She was an advanced life support paramedic with Ambulance Victoria for 11 years including roles as a clinical instructor and peer support officer. She has previously worked at Victoria University and Deakin University.
Her PhD was in physical anthropology, highlighting a continuing passion for anatomical studies, but her more recent research and HDR supervision focuses on the fields of health education, mental health, and paramedicine workforce issues.
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Qualifications
Diploma of Ambulance Paramedic Studies, Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne
External positions
Approved Accreditation Assessor , Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
2021 → …
Research keywords
- paramedicine
- mental health
- education
- obstetrics
- ambulance
- qualitative methods
- workforce
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Help for the helpers: a systematic review of factors influencing help-seeking in emergency service personnel
Tow, K. E., Caputi, P., Zentrich, G., Deane, F. P., Thyer, L., Simpson, P. & Risi, A., 2026, In: Cogent Psychology. 13, 1, 88 p., 2594286.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Paramedic experiences of interacting with residential aged-care staff: A descriptive phenomenological study
Baldry, S., Simpson, P. & Thyer, L., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Paramedicine.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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360-degree projection simulation versus traditional simulation in undergraduate paramedicine education: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Vella, R., Simpson, P. & Thyer, L., 1 Mar 2025, In: British Paramedic Journal . 9, 4, p. 17-26 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bias toward the LGBTQIA+ community by Australasian paramedicine students
Thyer, L., Lindsay, C., King, E. & Clarkson, G., 2025, In: Journal of Paramedic Practice. 16, 6, p. 228-234 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the lived experience of paramedics responding to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the community: a phenomenological study
Simpson, M., Thyer, L., Christensen, M. & Simpson, P., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Paramedicine. 14 p., 27536386251341785.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Paramedicine Workforce Research
Thyer, L. (PI), Simpson, P. (Investigator), Naidoo, N. (Investigator), Agho, K. (Investigator), Farr-Wharton, B. (Investigator), Sharafizad, F. (Investigator) & Miles, A. (Investigator)
The Australasian College of Paramedicine
1/09/22 → 30/07/26
Project: Research
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Burnout in Australian paramedics
Thyer, L. (PI) & Smith, C. (Advisor)
16/09/14 → 16/10/15
Project: Research
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Impact of online learning on sense of belonging among first year clinical health students during COVID-19: student and academic perspectives
Tang, C., Thyer, L., Bye, R., Kenny, B., Tulliani, N., Peel, N., Gordon, R., Penkala, S., Tannous, C., Sun, Y.-T. & Dark, L., figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6577157.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Impact_of_online_learning_on_sense_of_belonging_among_first_year_clinical_health_students_during_COVID-19_student_and_academic_perspectives/6577157/1
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Australasian College of Paramedicine (External organisation)
Thyer, E. (Other)
1 Jan 2013 → …Activity: Membership › Organisation
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Inaugural report into Australasian Paramedicine Workforce Survey report to aid workforce planning
20/12/24
1 Media contribution
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Over half of Aussie paramedics frequently think about quitting
30/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Prizes
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Western Sydney University Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Citation – Indigenous Focussed
Thyer, L. (Recipient), 2023
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